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Al Cimaglia: Yonkers Raceway Spot Plays | Friday, July 31, 2026

by Al CImaglia

July 31, 2026

Yonkers Raceway starts the weekend with a 10-race card. Tonight's Spot Plays are in Race 4, Race 5, and Race 10. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 4 (7:45 PM EDT)

5-Jensville A (5-1)-Lightly raced 7-year-old does good work at YR (7-4-1-1). Comes off a gate to wire score against this kind on 6-17. Brent Holland steered that night and is between the pipes again. Could get the top and not look back. Should be no worse than in the pocket after the opening turn.

Playing #5 Jensville to Win

5-3-4

Race 5 (8:05 PM EDT)

7-Twin B Echo (20-1)-Makes the 3rd start in the Laterza barn and raced evenly in the 1st race to come a close 2nd after missing a start. Last time, put in a no-move mile leaving from post 7 and now will look for an aggressive drive from Brent Holland. Did come the back half in 55.1, and could pop at a price if lands in a good seat off the gate.

Using Twin B Echo in a Win Bet

7-2-6

Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)

4-Big Charlie Moran (9/2)-This is a bottom condition and fittingly this field don't like to win. Charlie grinded it out last time, lost by less than a length and cashed a 3rd place check. This will be the 2nd race at YR since shipping in from M1, Colin Kelly sticks and could offer a square price. They went to the half in 59.1 last time, will look for more lively fractions, and this race could set up differently.

Playing #4 Big Charlie Moran to Win

4-6-8

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